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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.30, 285.74 and 174.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.30, 285.74 and 174.04 is: 239.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.30 : 285.74 = 174.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.30/285.74 = 174.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.30x = 285.74 × 174.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.30x = 49,729.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,729.10/207.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.89

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